The Speak series

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:book_series
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:film
gptkbp:author gptkb:Laurie_Halse_Anderson
gptkbp:awards gptkb:2000_Printz_Honor
2001 ALA Best Books for Young Adults
gptkbp:book_format gptkb:book
hardcover
paperback
gptkbp:character_arc Melinda's empowerment
gptkbp:character_development Melinda's journey
gptkbp:character_relationships Melinda and her family
Melinda and her love interest
Melinda and her peers
Melinda and her teacher
gptkbp:conflict Melinda's trauma and isolation
gptkbp:cover_art gptkb:David_J._Wilkerson
gptkbp:critical_reception positive
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired discussions in schools
gptkbp:cultural_significance awareness of sexual violence
gptkbp:first_published gptkb:1999
gptkbp:format gptkb:novel
gptkbp:genre young adult fiction
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Speak series
gptkbp:impact cultural discussions on consent
gptkbp:influences gptkb:philosopher
gptkbp:inspiration Anderson's own experiences
gptkbp:is_critical_for discusses trauma
gptkbp:isbn 978-0374371522
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:literary_devices imagery
gptkbp:main_character gptkb:Melinda_Sordino
gptkbp:mood dark
hopeful
gptkbp:motif silence
gptkbp:narrative_style first-person
subjective
gptkbp:number_of_books one book
gptkbp:page_count 198
gptkbp:plot linear
gptkbp:publisher gptkb:Farrar,_Straus_and_Giroux
gptkbp:reader_demographic high
young adults
gptkbp:release_year gptkb:2004
gptkbp:sequel gptkb:none
gptkbp:setting gptkb:High_School
gptkbp:subject gptkb:TV_series
gptkb:faction
gptkb:Community_Center
mental health
personal growth
social issues
resilience
self-expression
family dynamics
peer pressure
gptkbp:symbolism gptkb:tree
gptkbp:target_audience teenagers
gptkbp:theme sexual assault
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Shadow_Speaker
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4